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Circumspection

July 31, 2019 by admin

“Do nothing rashly; lack of circumspection is the chief cause of failure and disaster”

–(J.K. Bharavi)

Definition

  • Careful consideration of circumstances and consequences (DiscipleChrist)
  • To correctly evaluate the circumstances of a situation at hand (Summa)
  • Well-considered observation (Dictionary.com)

Vices

  • Excess: Inaction, the overanalysis of a given situation without action
  • Deficit: Rashness, the blind actions toward a situation without forethought

Example:

Thinking carefully before speaking one’s mind
Related Virtues: Accepting, Capability, Clarity, Detached, Discretion

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